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Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-12-02
Simple Method of Fumigation.

In case of premises or apartments where
there is diphtheria, the most convenient
method of fumigation is to drop a small
pinch of sulphur upon a hot stove, if there
is one in the room; if there be no stove in
the room, few Goals on shovel or other
convenient utensil may be carried into the
room, and the sulphur dropped on the
coals-a little experience soon enabling
any one to determine how much sulphur
to burn in each room. 1t is not neces-
sary to fill the room so full of these sui
phur fumes as to cause suffocation, and,
if in any case a little too much sulphur is
used, causing offensive fumes, the doors
and windows can be opened for minute
or two. Other disinfectants may of course
be employed, but these sulphur fumes are
found to permeate every crevice in the
house-the fact being that it is the most
practical and effectual method of disinfec-
ton against the spread of the disease that
can be adopted; is useful, indeed, in the
house infected and in all neighboring
houses.-Cor. American Medical Journal.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-12-02
The Cost of Shooting a Fly.

Twenty dollar subscriptions were asked
for ITO make good the damage by fire to
the Methodist church,, and this being
next to the maximgm limit the responses
were not coming in very fast The solic-
itors were moving up and down the aisles
with <agle eyes looking fog mods of assent
or the transfer of the little green bills.
They were not very particular in what
shape the money came-so it did come
In the midst of a depressing lull lone fly
chat had been soaring high in the vaulted
auditorium seemed to take in the situa-
ton and concluded to descend and lend a
hand in the effort. He singled out portly
and stiff backed former Congregationalist
from Derby from the congregation and
began his persuasive endeavors upon him.
Quietly and good naturally he worked
away, caressing his nose and fondling his
lips, until finally getting a good opportu-
nifty he gave bite upon the nose, and
with vigor that showed that he meant
business and would not be trifled with.
1t had the desired effect. The good
brother waved his hand the solicitor
caught the mot;Al and down went the
brothers name for a $50 subscription, the
announcement of which caused general
rejoicing. 1t is said the brother feels ag-
grieved, but will stick to the offer.-An-
'onia Comm Sentinel.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-12-02
Fate of a Short Story.

once wrote little tale in half an hour
and would then have been glad to sell it
for So. l peddled it to nearly every paper
in the United States and Canada without
avail. When about to cremate the story
new paper appeared. offered my sketch
and had the pleasure of correcting the
proofs two days later, conscious that the
following week would bring me 1856, the
plates and the copyright of my sketch.
AS long as the paper existed 1 was one of
its most favored contributors. And now
an odd matter in connection with that
sketch. The editor thought it worth
covering by special copyright. Two hun
bred and thirty papers considered the
sketch good enough to risk violating the
copyright and among the $50, 1875 had de-
clined the story IN the two preceding years.
-Ferd. c. Valentine, NJ. D., in The
Writer.
Staunton vindicator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1860-1896, 1887-12-02

The country is learning to utilize waste.
Making buttons of blood is in this direc-
ton. There is large factory in Bridge
port, near Chicago, employing about 100
men, boys and girls, in which waste ami
NAL blood is converted into buttons. The
same firm has another large factory else
where A man named Hirsch was the
first to introduce the business in this
country some years ago. He lost SIG, 900
the first six months, but stuck to it, and
now he is immensely wealthy. There are
a number of similar factories in England.
From 5000 to 10000 gallons of blood are
used in the Bridgeport factory every day.
Nothing but fresh beef blood is used.
Considerable of the blood evaporates
during the process of drying, but what
remains is pure albumen. Some Of it is
light in color and some dark, according to
the chemical treatment given it, These
thin sheets of dried blood are then broken
up, and are ready to be worked into vari-
Gus shapes and sizes. Large quantities Of
the blood sheets are used by cloth manu-
facturers for setting the color in calico
goods. Not only are buttons made from
blood in this way, but tons Of earrings,
breastpins, belt clasps, combs and trinkets
are made annually there from blood. 1t
is a queer, odoriferous business, but a
paying one.-Philadelpht Bulletin.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-14
SIGNS OF SUNSTROKE, AND ITS TREA TNENE
Er0la PhiIdd<Inhf0 Tinlsa

When during the heated term one who has beeR
exposed to the suns heated rays begins ~ suffer
from headache, gddlness nausea and disturbance d
sight, accompanied with sudden and great IrOstrat0n
OF the physical forces, sunstl0kc IL Probably mml-
nent. II such one will taAe time by tho f0reiock
and Immediately retire " u cool place, mailing use
Of some simple restoratives such Is aromatic ann
II no PERSISTS with his business he will doubtless
soon become very Ill, which illness usually takos
the form u heat exhaustion. heat apOpiexy 0r
genuine sunstrOhe the thermic fevef OF writer's.
Those who are exhausted by the heat have cool.
moist skin, o rapid weak pulse and respiration
ement and the pupil Is dlated In fact. tho
symptoms those OF collapse. These patients will
probably recover promptly, an event which may Do
fastened by the Vt tonic and restorative treat
Those who suffer from heat apoplexy frequently
become unconscious at the onset. the heart and
breathing APPARATUS Is not markedly disturbed ana
the pupil may be normal, but the Inconsistencies
deepens and the case runs to fatal termination.
An artery has been broken In the brain, and the
pourcd-out blood pressing on the nerve-centres
brings about tho fatal event. treatment cacu-
tremltes-hot footbaths, bleeding, etc.. promises to
be the most useful In such cases.
The thermic fever patient Is unconscious ana
convulsed and his body temperature may be 10o or
10 degrees Fahrenheit-that Is, ten degrees above
normal The skin Of this patient feels as though 70
would burn your hand when laid thereon. In this
the thorough and prompt application Of cold 70
generally will be In order Medical advice should
Be- promptly had In either Of tho two cases lass
referred to. Complete recovery from sunstroke y
rare tho brain being permanently crippled In many
cases. Residence in q cold climate affords sJm
hopo for such patients.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-14
FREDERICK PRIME.

Frederick Prime n red lawyer OF this city. died at
his home, No l3 West Twelfthst yesterday from old
age. lie was the youngest and last surviving son OF
Nathaniel Prime OF the once celebrate firm OF Prime
Ward 4 King, In hi, city He born in this city
October 3d. 1907 Tie passed hi, early youth here and
then went 10 Yale College. Later he studied law with
Peter A. JAY VINO afterward became his faher-in-law
After practising 10 this city fora while he spent mum
her of years New Rochelle. where he was widely re-
spected Duiinz the CIVIL War he was stanch UNION
because of bis decided Uuon views lie always votet
the Republican ticket After the death OF his first wife
married the daughter Ot Robert Hare, Of Phiadelpha
AM no ia, ouyed his second wife by four years lie
wa. one OF Oldest members OF Grace Church. IN TINS
city lie leaves four dauy hters and one son HIS son
lives In Philaelpfs, and daughter lives In New
Haven Conn, while the other three daughters nave
lived with their father In New-York The funera Will
be private
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-14
OBITUARY.
GENERAL RICHARD ROwETT.


CHICAGO July 13-General Richard Rowett, one Of
the best known residents of southern Illinois, and ma
whose is familiar In ali parts OF the country In
connection with the turf and tho breeding of thorough
bred horses, dropped dead at the Washington
Park track this morning. pub
lie sale of yearling thoroughbreds was
an annual feature OF General ROwetts business life,
and such event to have taken place at O'Clock
this afternoon, had not death interviewed General
Rowetts homo for many years was at Carlinvile.
ILL.,, near which place he had extensive and
beautiful farm known as "The Meadows" 1t was
here that he kept tho notable stations OF which
he was from time the the horse ut
ut the of the stud being Hyder All, or Lean
ingon General Rowett has been daily attendant at
morning making preparations for the sale OF his colts ut
O'clock and while In the stall OF one OF the animals
dropped dead. presumably from heart disease .
General Rowett was born IN Cornwall. England. IN
$780, and to this country 1881 establishing him.
self on farm Carlinville When the broke out
ne Joined the 7th Illinois Infantry as captain OF Com
pany K and was commissioned successfully as major
adier-0eneral for especial gaantry at Allatoona In
1884 General Rowett was wounded ut tho battles or
shilon, Corinth aud Allatoona On retiring from the
being warm friend and active supporter
of General Logan. lie was appointed Canal
Commissioners and In 1871 served as member OF the
Board OF Pententiary Commissioners In 1873 General
Rowet elected to tho legislature and during Pres
ArthuPs administration was appointed Collector OF
Internal fevenue al Quincy, Ill. serving In that ca
pacy until the OF that district with another
under the present administration
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-14
intruders and made It exceedingly interesting tor
CELEBRATING THE FALL or THE BASTILE.


FRENCHMEN IN AMERICA WILL KEEP THE DAY
WITH PARADRs, PICNICs AND PYRoTECHNICs.
This is the French Republics great day. and while the
anniversary Of the fall OF the Base Is being celebrated
In La Pstre" her aud daughters here will also
unite in demonstrations and rejoicing The principal Of
the organized observances that arranged for by the
United French Societies of NswYork. At $50 O. N.
they will form In line at No. 81 South Fifth-ave and
march to the French Consulate at Bowling Green by
way OF South Fifth-ave., Grand-st. and Broadway
delegation accompanied by the chambeau Grenadiers
will then proceed to Brooklyn to take part in the parade
Of the Asaans In the afternoon the societies
will hold mammoth" picnic at sulter's Harlem
River Park, where at p. tho official reception will
be held
1t Is expected that large number OF distinguished
Frenchmen and FrencAmericans will take part In tho
proceedings. President Cleveland, who was invited to
be present. sent letter expressing his regret that other
engagements would prevent his attendance H. Rousan
the French Minister at Washington, asked to
side, but had to refuse account OF Ill health liberal
display OF the French National coors be looked for
In the harbor and In the city On the tall tower OF TIL
.TR BUSg office the French flag will usual be hoisted
and two banners with the Stars and Stripes will keep 1t
company, one each side.
Pain will provide special pyrotechnic attractions at
Manhattan Beach. As extras he will give realistic
representation Of the taking OF the Bastile and will
present o colossal ire-porrat OF General Boulanger
who to his many sympathizers the hero OF the hour
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-14
5reelaI N,llees.
Post Once Notice.

(sAoud read daily by all interested ~ changes may
I,srs Tor foreign countries need be specially addressed
for d.patch by particular steamer except when do
aired 10 upcates OF banking and commercial docu
mens specially addressed osins sent W 'ne ss
ss %ss for tho week ending July 10 will close
tpromprIy AL casss) as this once a. iohowS
IN RS Y-At IL a for Hayt, per steamship Alps
All D. m. for vsrs Cruz and Proxreso per steamship
Panama via Havana
yRIDAY-At1 y. for Carupano and Ciudad Bolivar per
:.%:SsD P s $50 as'0
for Newfoundland. per stsA nor via aAifAr
sATURDAY-At 1890 . m. for Norway direct tsr steam
snip Island Qesters muet be dirseted per isiana -
Rotterdam, via Rotterdam sttere must % dnectel pes
RotterdAm"E At IL q IN. Tor u nAicAper stsAmsnp
FSIs, HiS ssus.anpsss aud Srsass ireland
directed per radS :, m tot ~, s;rsf
Prisn s"d other Euopssn countries Be dr.cssa
"per Servare at II q o. for FrAsca bsikinm. Sssno.
lands switzerland Itsy Spain and Portuxa! per sssan;
Si1sct psr steamship ethiopia via olAsrew lstssrs
mat % directed per EthiopA"g 'o' o" -.
RCa Per steamship Atia; VI. .samSSip stsona from
for the IsAnds ron
San Francisco close here Az IL Sl. a. ls a.r
tiTon grsaci.ool close mere Iais ia 81; y. Nail:
Australia rcu ~ a,scsSo
sls:s nsss asrmss,s With 6rsish AssssI
H, ;a i e.. ~ s.s sSs:' clos: here sJ july
!. s.: 70, W sI KY West Pa ss:s once daily i
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san Frsncssoo On the day Of sailing - ssss.s -
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New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-14
YESTERDAY THE HOTTEST OF THE YEAR

THE THERMOMETER SHOWED &C., But THE STAG
NAxT AK MADE IT SEEN MUCH HOTTER.
Yesterday was the hottest day OF An uncommony not
month"; the hottest day OF the year. There was
no up" the mercess character of the weather. for
Il was hot Turing the whole twentyour hours After
day OF seorohing night OF stewng and the suffer
ugs the poor In crowded tenements must have been
unspeakable. Neither by night nor by day was
there any cooling breeze Occasionally zephyr blew
from south the east but II was TOO faint
TO be approcabe In the crowded streets and was only
felt by those who the tops OF lofty buildings
People crowded into the parks by day and walked the
streets by night being literally afraid to go to bed At
Hudnuts at midnight there were scores OF mon and
women around the saltwater fountains tanning them
selves and slipping cooling drinks On the side streets
bordering on the of the elevated railroads hundreds
OF people could who had brought their bedding up
TO tho roofs spatchng comfortable sleep from
the willing night that tortured hersless energetic and
At3 a. m il was TAO high, but bearabe at o'clock It
was 75o at o'clock S2o by noon 1t bad Jumped up 20
9Oo ut D. m. It 98o at t was 9O0 at it was ga
they show the amount OF heat after shutdown, when
might reasonably be expected are poweress 10
convey sense of what that heat when untemDered
by any breeze The thermometer upon such OCCASIONS
become, q delusion aud q sham
The approach TO yesterdays neat was tnaS OF
July l. and 3, when the Thermometer registered 20
each day.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-14
MILK MEN BEFORE THE CoMxIssIoN.
COMPLAINTS OF ORANGE COUNTY PRODUCERS

COMPLAINTS OF ORANGE COUNTY PRODUCERS
GIVEN ATTENTION..
WASHINGTON, July 13.-The interstate Commerce Com
mission began hearing ct IL O'Clock this morning In
the matter of ahaniel W. Howard and others against
the NewYork, Lake Erie and Western and other rail-
roads, This case generally known a. tho complaint
Of the Orange County IN " milk producers Congress
Henry Bacon appeared for the complainants. The
railroads were Represented a. follows: James A.
Buchanan for the New York, Lake Erie and western
John W. Taylor for the New-Yorx 5usequehanna and
WESTERN John B. Kerr for the NewYorh, Ontario and
Western; and John j. Beattie for the Lehgh and Hud
River.
Mr. Bacon addressed the Commission. To show the
interest Of the milk producers In the matter he said 1t
the practice Of middemen in NewYork to fix price once
month which they will pay for Orange County milk.
This price, less the amount charged by the railroads for
transportation constitutes the income OF the milk TO
producers The railroads charged 35 for
porting milk to Jersey City and returning the empty
and there additional charge OF cents for
ferriaee making total charge OF 40 centsa which
Is 81 the OF 81 ton Each carrying ten tons
earns $40 for its round trip day. This rate the COM
planants deem exorbtant The roads charge the same
price for transporting milk from points 1875 miles dis
tho city, Ihs the claimants insist 10 an unjust discrim-
nation These In substance the points upon which
compainants wished to have testimony taken
cooquy between counsel took place as to the forms
until such time they shall be agreed upon what they
wsh to present, and shall be prepared to continue
the hearing to q conclusion.
(For other Rdtlrodd Netcs see second pdgs)
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-14
Children Cry for Pitchers Csstoria.
MARRIED.


WILSON RoBrNsoN-on SATURDAY July Q BY the RsS
George J. Mingins George A. Wilson TO Mary hooins0n
both of New York City
Providence. H. I, papers please copy
DIED.
BALDwIN-on Tuesdsy. July 10 suddenly, Ralph serrell
only child OF s. W. and Ella NJ baa"in' assi months
Fnnsra service. on Friday July 49, at the residence of his
gran father James E. Serre No. $40 West 5lstsI vt
Intsrment at Tarrytown.
BEERS-At Bay Shore Long Island Tuesday, July II
rans Al he late resdense No rs East IIthst ON
Thursday July IA ct 10 ocioct m
Friends are kindly requested not to send lowers
BLIVEN-On July ~ at his late residence 491 ouincyst,
brooklyn, Jeremiah p Biven. N. d. aged rs years.
The and friends OF the family are respectfully
osOcH from sss Central Baptist Church. cor.
per South 5th-st.. Brooklyn l. D.
Please omit MOWERS
HAsoALL-At LIE Roy y. y July Is. 1851 Malvina H..
LINsLY-At Norhor Conn. lat the homestead on Tues.
day morning. July H. DE- Jared Lnsy OF this CITY, In the
Funeral at North1crd Conn. Friday afternoon. at
Friends iron vewYork can the New Haven train ats
a m for wallin gford where carriages viii be In waiting
pHYFE-on wednesday evening, July -, 1887. In this
city, James Phyfe in the sSth year Of ri: age a.,
Friends and relatives invited 70 attend the funeral
services residence 337 West b7thst on Satur'
day, 18th asL. ct 10 o'clock = m.
f.in st.. FrsdsricE Prime sOth OF his age.
Due notice Of the funeral viii be given.
RIcH-on Monday. July H. Emslins G.. wifeos James
In MSn at Greenwood July IS. 1887.
ToMPKINs--O r. Tompkins In his 10th year
Funsra the FIRST NJ H. Church. Greenpoin %
Thursday, the l4th inst, at II m
Remains TO be White Plains on the 200 m train
from Grand Central Depot
WIISON-At Peekskill N. Y, Sunday July ~, MIRA Can-
crime Wilson, aged 70 years
Interment private. It Greenwood.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-14

W. J. Arkell, who came down from Cana1oharie
yesterday. says that his part In the so-called po
cal tea party at tho house Of his father, exstate
Senator James Arkell, last Sunday, was confined to
railroad talk. "Ooonel A W. 6oper and myself rode
forty miles on Saturday" said he, "to inspect tho
proposed line Of the road that Is to DO built this fall
from Canajoharie to Rchfeld Springs, In which we
are Interested. ! presume the old chaps at the yea
party INDUCED In politics somewhat, but we ma
something else on hand"
written a Ictter to q correspondent In this city, In
noting the development Of the mineral resources OF
Virginia Among other things, he says that IL VIZ
g1nias mineral wealth had been as far developed LII
1860 as 1t is now there would have been no war
Ex-Governor Rufus Bullock, Of Georgia, gave e1-
preston yesterday ideas about Southern prog
ress saying There is a great deal Of railroad build
ing in progress all the South, and more railroad
enterprises arc constantly projecteh Our people
have Just begun to learn what tho West discovered
twenty-five years ago, that railroads must DO pho
neers You must have railroads In this day and age
to develop any undcveloped country. We have the
largest stretch 0f country Tho continent when Is
undeveloped and railroads are necessity No,
there are rebel flags again raised In the south,
What Is the Of raising thom when the south has
IL all her way at Washington
Grand Army members I'm and about New York have
suggested recersly that II Joseph W. Drexel should
give the Mt. McGrcgor cottage In which General
Grant died into @. A. r. control, q fund would
promptly be raised to maintain guard at the cottage
and keep 1t always In order. Mr. DreXel offered 70
present the cottage to tho United States but the
Democrats in control Of Congress refused TO accept
he
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-14
SIX BURIED At ONE FUNERAL.

ANOTHER BODY RECOVERED or THOSE DROWNED
on THE sLooP MYSTERY.
sad funeral took place yesterday az Canarsie, when
Mrs Margaret OBren. wife Ct John OBrien, owner OF
the luokless yacht Mystery together with her two
children Willie and Johnnie. and her sister. Mrs. Mary
Grimes and her children. Willie and Katie, were
buried ut the time. The bodies Of tho six victims
were six collins. and put into three hearsos and
one coach At the Holy Family Catholic Church services
over the dead performed by the Rev. Father No
Carroll The burial in the cemetery OF the Holy
Cross In Flatbush.
The search for the missing bodies was kept up all day
Yesterday About O'Clock Danle Robinson. the black
hero OF the catastrophe recovered the body OF child
floating In the breawater about three miles from the
scene Of the accident The body taken In tow and
landed on OBens float where IL later identified as
that OF the nneyear old daughter OF Mrs Fargo OF No
68 Park.aye Brooklyn who Was also drowned with her
daughter and whose body has not yet been recovered
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-07-14
USING BOTH GAS AND MORPHINE.
A BUSINESS MAN FROM PORT JERvIs UNABLE Z

BUSINESS MAN FROM PORT JERvIs UNABLE 70
MEET HIS FAMILY AND CREDITORS.
About o'clock Tuesday evening tall man, Of good
appearance, took seat in the corridor at the Grand
Union Hotter ct rty-second-st and Fourth-ave He
appeared to be aeitated and nervous and from his
ner might have been thought that be had been drink
Ing He went out Of the hotel several times but quickly
returned and continued walking around the plaza
About 10 O'Clock he told the clerk that he Good
room, and registered a. AL Kenny Port Jervis N "
He had room the third floor and his light remained
In the for about hour Mr. Kenny told the CLERK
not to wake him until late In the afternoon
Yesterday afternoon two chambermaids went to Mr..
Renny's room, supposing that he had gone A strong
odor Of gas was perceptible and the women called
porter who broke open the door Mr. Kenny was lying
on the bed partly dressed He was breathing slowly
and with . great effort His face was black and his
features cOnored he In great pain. gas jet
the bed turned full, but the windows were
open The porter tried 10 arouse the unconscious MAJ
Captain westervelt, Of the Grand Central Station
Captain found bottle labelled sulphate Of morphine
which en- had been purchased from Powers wright9an.
eighth OF an ounce Of morphine and about three
% OF It wa. gone Thu bottle rested on two letter.
1t read as follows:
MY DEAR WIFE: You will never see me alive again.
am In New-Yor and without $40 to my name. wac
arnitars and an additional one on the house, fhsz
Soqd not sSw me e gss any , and took al
Ben Rya, giving an explanation Of ALL cannot again
face my family and relatives. have boon friend to
to part from yon and my dear boy But You can In
your frenzies remember me- but you will never
again. Take good care OF But Your husband,
AL RENNY
There postscript which said: Give my regards
to all my brothers and sisters" The other letter
directed to Ben Kya, postmaster, Port Jervis, N. Y
Mr Kenny writes to the postmaster that driven
to suicide because he financial ami unable
to pay his debts His assets he states three in:
ss 81 policies on his life having total ya:ae Of
and pay such debts as he enumerstes They are princ
pay notes which discounted by the First National
Bank OF Port Jervs, and with few orncr claims makes
the debts that he wishes to have paid amount 70 $500
He expressly declares that other debts t0 he paid
than those he mentions. His vito Ella resolve
what was left and Butler his was to get the watch
and chain by his father Che chances that be
will die.